salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most homes (92.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,040 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 79 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sudden Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sudden Valley
| Size | Sudden Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,771 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,242 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sudden Valley overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sudden Valley, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sudden Valley
Life in Sudden Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sudden Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,468 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $489,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sudden Valley, WA?
Renting in Sudden Valley costs a median of about $1,926 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Sudden Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,040 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sudden Valley cheap or expensive?
Sudden Valley is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $108,853. It ranks 79th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sudden Valley?
The median homeowner in Sudden Valley pays $3,619 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Sudden Valley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sudden Valley?
The median home value in Sudden Valley is $489,200, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,084 people live in Sudden Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.